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        "rendered": "<div class=\"kl-blog\">\n<section class=\"kl-blog-hero\">\n<div class=\"kl-blog-wrap\">\n<h1><trp-tag data-no-translation>The Kefir Handbook<\/trp-tag><\/h1>\n<trp-tag data-no-translation><p>Everything we have learned about kefir, in plain words: <em>what kefir is<\/em>, how to make it at home, how to keep it, and easy ways to enjoy it every day.<\/p><\/trp-tag>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"kl-blog-wrap\">\n<\/div><section class=\"kl-bi-top\" aria-labelledby=\"kl-bi-start-h\"><div class=\"kl-blog-wrap\"><div class=\"kl-bi-top-grid\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--lead\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/what-bacteria-are-in-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"768\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 680px, 100vw\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/what-bacteria-are-in-kefir\/\">What Bacteria Are in Kefir? Why the Bottle Has No Strain List<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Kefir is fermented with living grains, a community of bacteria and yeasts that shifts with every batch. See what researchers find inside and what we test.<\/p><div class=\"kl-bi-meta\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Nov 12, 2026 \u00b7 11 min<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article><aside class=\"kl-bi-start\"><div class=\"kl-bi-start-head\"><h2 id=\"kl-bi-start-h\" class=\"kl-bi-start-h\"><span data-no-translation>Start here<\/span><\/h2><svg class=\"kl-bi-start-mark\" viewbox=\"0 0 900 900\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path transform=\"matrix(.1 0 0 -.1 0 900)\" d=\"M3931 8064l-21-27v-27c0-16 11-75 24-132 39-166 55-272 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1831l18 120v440l-17 145c-142 1197-828 2511-1902 3644-246 260-589 580-840 784l-40 32h-74l-20-26z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><ol class=\"kl-bi-rows\" role=\"list\"><li><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--row\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-300x158.jpg\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 180px\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-kefir\/\">10 Things You Need to Know About Kefir<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kl-bi-meta\"><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Aug 13, 2022 \u00b7 14 min<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--row\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/how-to-make-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-5-300x210.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 180px\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-5-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-5-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-5-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-5-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-5.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/how-to-make-kefir\/\">How to Make Kefir at Home: The Complete Guide<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kl-bi-meta\"><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Mar 3, 2022 \u00b7 10 min<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Making Kefir<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--row\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/when-is-the-best-time-of-day-to-drink-kefir-and-why\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/\u559d\u514b\u83f2\u723e\u7684\u6700\u4f73\u6642\u6a5f\uff1f-300x210.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, 180px\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/\u559d\u514b\u83f2\u723e\u7684\u6700\u4f73\u6642\u6a5f\uff1f-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/\u559d\u514b\u83f2\u723e\u7684\u6700\u4f73\u6642\u6a5f\uff1f-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/\u559d\u514b\u83f2\u723e\u7684\u6700\u4f73\u6642\u6a5f\uff1f-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/\u559d\u514b\u83f2\u723e\u7684\u6700\u4f73\u6642\u6a5f\uff1f-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/\u559d\u514b\u83f2\u723e\u7684\u6700\u4f73\u6642\u6a5f\uff1f.png 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/when-is-the-best-time-of-day-to-drink-kefir-and-why\/\">When is the best time of day to drink kefir and why?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kl-bi-meta\"><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Feb 16, 2022 \u00b7 10 min<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><\/ol><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"kl-blog-wrap\"><section class=\"kl-bi-sec\" aria-labelledby=\"kl-bi-pop-h\"><h2 id=\"kl-bi-pop-h\" class=\"kl-bi-h\"><span data-no-translation>Most read<\/span><\/h2><ul class=\"kl-bi-grid\" role=\"list\"><li><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/is-my-kefir-grains-dead\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Grain Care and Problems<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jul 25, 2024 \u00b7 9 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/is-my-kefir-grains-dead\/\">Are My Kefir Grains Dead?<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Most 'dead' kefir grains are only tired. Check fermentation, growth, colour and smell, learn which signs mean mould, and revive slow grains in three batches.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><div class=\"kl-bi-ask\" data-no-translation><span class=\"kl-bi-ask-note\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kl-whs-ill-chat-440.webp\" width=\"440\" height=\"346\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><p class=\"kl-bi-ask-title\">Got a kefir question?<\/p><p class=\"kl-bi-ask-text\">Which kind to choose, how to look after grains, how much to drink: ask us on LINE and we will help.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-ask-box\"><span>Our LINE account<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/ZI19qB8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ask us<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/kefir-for-skin-care-diy-masks-and-natural-remedies\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2.png 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jan 12, 2023 \u00b7 4 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/kefir-for-skin-care-diy-masks-and-natural-remedies\/\">Kefir for Skin Care: DIY Masks<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Make a cool, creamy kefir face mask at home with honey, oats or avocado. Simple recipes, how long to leave it on and how often to use it.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/is-the-white-layer-on-kefir-mold-how-to-tell-whats-normal-and-whats-not\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2.png 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Grain Care and Problems<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jan 8, 2026 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/is-the-white-layer-on-kefir-mold-how-to-tell-whats-normal-and-whats-not\/\">Is the White Layer on Kefir Mold? How to Tell What\u2019s Normal and What\u2019s Not<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Whey, curds, a thin yeast film or mould? How to tell what is on top of your kefir in seconds, what to do with each, and when to throw everything away.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/can-i-warm-up-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Nov 7, 2023 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/can-i-warm-up-kefir\/\">Can I warm up kefir?<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Yes, if you keep it to about body temperature. What heat does to kefir's bacteria and yeasts, three easy ways to take the chill off, and why not the microwave.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/milk-vs-soy-vs-water-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-768x512.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720.png 1536w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>May 15, 2026 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/milk-vs-soy-vs-water-kefir\/\">Milk vs. Soy vs. Water Kefir: Which Fermentation Profile Fits Your Taste?<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Creamy milk kefir, soy milk kefir or sparkling water kefir: compare the base, taste and texture, see who each one suits, and how to make each one at home.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><\/ul><\/section><\/div><section class=\"kl-bi-topics\" aria-labelledby=\"kl-bi-topics-h\"><div class=\"kl-blog-wrap\"><h2 id=\"kl-bi-topics-h\" class=\"kl-bi-h\"><span data-no-translation>Explore by topic<\/span><\/h2><ul class=\"kl-bi-mosaic\" role=\"list\"><li><a class=\"kl-bi-tile\" href=\"#topic-helpful-advice\" data-topic=\"helpful-advice\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg\" class=\"kl-bi-tile-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 900px) 760px, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1.jpg 1200w\" \/><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-text\"><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-name\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-n\" data-no-translation>9 articles \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"kl-bi-tile\" href=\"#topic-how-to-guides\" data-topic=\"how-to-guides\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-768x512.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-tile-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 900px) 380px, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524.png 1536w\" \/><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-text\"><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-name\">Making Kefir<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-n\" data-no-translation>6 articles \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"kl-bi-tile\" href=\"#topic-grain-care\" data-topic=\"grain-care\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-tile-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 900px) 380px, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2.png 1000w\" \/><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-text\"><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-name\">Grain Care and Problems<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-n\" data-no-translation>5 articles \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"kl-bi-tile\" href=\"#topic-special-diets\" data-topic=\"special-diets\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-tile-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 900px) 380px, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2.jpg 1000w\" \/><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-text\"><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-name\">Special Diets and Pets<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-n\" data-no-translation>3 articles \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"kl-bi-tile\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/recipes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/watermelon-kefir-drink-photo-2cffeb-768x512.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-tile-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 900px) 380px, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/watermelon-kefir-drink-photo-2cffeb-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/watermelon-kefir-drink-photo-2cffeb-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/watermelon-kefir-drink-photo-2cffeb-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/watermelon-kefir-drink-photo-2cffeb-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/watermelon-kefir-drink-photo-2cffeb-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/watermelon-kefir-drink-photo-2cffeb.webp 1536w\" \/><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-text\"><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-name\">Kefir Recipes<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tile-n\" data-no-translation>111 recipes \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><div class=\"kl-blog-wrap\"><section class=\"kl-bi-sec\" aria-labelledby=\"kl-bi-howto-h\"><div class=\"kl-bi-head\"><h2 id=\"kl-bi-howto-h\" class=\"kl-bi-h\"><span data-no-translation>Make kefir at home<\/span><\/h2><a class=\"kl-bi-more\" href=\"#topic-how-to-guides\" data-topic=\"how-to-guides\"><span data-no-translation>All how-to guides<\/span> \u2192<\/a><\/div><div class=\"kl-bi-feature\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--feature\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/water-kefir-second-fermentation\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-768x512.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 470px, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524.png 1536w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Making Kefir<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/water-kefir-second-fermentation\/\">Mastering Water Kefir Second Fermentation: Control Fizz, Flavor, and Bottle Pressure<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Make fizzy, fruity water kefir at home: how much juice to add, 12\u201324 hours in a plastic bottle (8\u201312 in summer), the squeeze test and easy safe opening.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><ul class=\"kl-bi-list\" role=\"list\"><li><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--text\"><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/fermenting-kefir-with-soy-milk-and-other-plant-milks\/\">Fermenting kefir with soy milk and other plant milks<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kl-bi-meta\"><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Oct 26, 2024 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Making Kefir<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--text\"><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/why-temperature-is-a-very-important-variable-in-making-kefir\/\">Why temperature is a very important variable in making Kefir<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kl-bi-meta\"><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jan 6, 2023 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Making Kefir<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><li><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--text\"><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/milk-matters-how-processing-affects-quality-and-safety-in-milk\/\">Milk Matters: How Milk Processing Affects Kefir Quality<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kl-bi-meta\"><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jan 6, 2023 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Making Kefir<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><\/div><section class=\"kl-bi-tools\" aria-labelledby=\"kl-bi-tools-h\"><div class=\"kl-blog-wrap\"><h2 id=\"kl-bi-tools-h\" class=\"kl-bi-h kl-bi-h--center\"><span data-no-translation>Kefir tools and help<\/span><\/h2><ul class=\"kl-bi-tool-grid\" role=\"list\"><li><a class=\"kl-bi-tool\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/milk-kefir-calculator\/\"><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-art\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"kl-bi-tool-ill\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kl-aff-ill-lab-440.webp\" width=\"440\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-name\" data-no-translation>Milk kefir calculator<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-desc\" data-no-translation>Work out how much grain and milk to use, and how long to ferment.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"kl-bi-tool\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/recipes\/\"><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-art\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"kl-bi-tool-ill\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kl-aff-ill-teach-440.webp\" width=\"440\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-name\" data-no-translation>Kefir recipes<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-desc\" data-no-translation>Simple drinks and dishes you can make with kefir.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"kl-bi-tool\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/stores\/\"><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-art\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"kl-bi-tool-ill\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kl-aff-ill-shop-440.webp\" width=\"440\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-name\" data-no-translation>Where to buy<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-desc\" data-no-translation>Shops around Taiwan where you can buy our kefir.<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"kl-bi-tool\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/faq\/\"><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-art\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"kl-bi-tool-ill\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kl-aff-ill-faq-440.webp\" width=\"440\" height=\"500\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-name\" data-no-translation>Questions and answers<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-tool-desc\" data-no-translation>Answers about grains, fermenting, delivery and subscriptions.<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><div class=\"kl-blog-wrap\"><section class=\"kl-bi-sec kl-bi-all\" id=\"all-articles\" aria-labelledby=\"kl-bi-all-h\"><h2 id=\"kl-bi-all-h\" class=\"kl-bi-h\"><span data-no-translation>All articles<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"kl-bi-tabs\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter by topic\" data-no-translation-aria-label><button type=\"button\" class=\"kl-bi-tab\" data-topic=\"\" aria-pressed=\"true\"><span data-no-translation>All<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"kl-bi-tab\" data-topic=\"helpful-advice\" aria-pressed=\"false\"><span>Kefir Basics<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"kl-bi-tab\" data-topic=\"how-to-guides\" aria-pressed=\"false\"><span>Making Kefir<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"kl-bi-tab\" data-topic=\"grain-care\" aria-pressed=\"false\"><span>Grain Care and Problems<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"kl-bi-tab\" data-topic=\"special-diets\" aria-pressed=\"false\"><span>Special Diets and Pets<\/span><\/button><\/div><ul class=\"kl-bi-grid kl-bi-grid--all\" role=\"list\"><li data-topic=\"helpful-advice\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/what-bacteria-are-in-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/cover-what-bacteria-1200x630-1.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Nov 12, 2026 \u00b7 11 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/what-bacteria-are-in-kefir\/\">What Bacteria Are in Kefir? Why the Bottle Has No Strain List<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Kefir is fermented with living grains, a community of bacteria and yeasts that shifts with every batch. See what researchers find inside and what we test.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"how-to-guides\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/water-kefir-second-fermentation\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-768x512.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24808-featured-1778886524.png 1536w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Making Kefir<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>May 15, 2026 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/water-kefir-second-fermentation\/\">Mastering Water Kefir Second Fermentation: Control Fizz, Flavor, and Bottle Pressure<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Make fizzy, fruity water kefir at home: how much juice to add, 12\u201324 hours in a plastic bottle (8\u201312 in summer), the squeeze test and easy safe opening.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"helpful-advice\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/milk-vs-soy-vs-water-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-768x512.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aibw5-24739-featured-1778769720.png 1536w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>May 15, 2026 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/milk-vs-soy-vs-water-kefir\/\">Milk vs. Soy vs. Water Kefir: Which Fermentation Profile Fits Your Taste?<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Creamy milk kefir, soy milk kefir or sparkling water kefir: compare the base, taste and texture, see who each one suits, and how to make each one at home.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"grain-care\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/is-the-white-layer-on-kefir-mold-how-to-tell-whats-normal-and-whats-not\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog-post-which-to-choose-3\u7a2e\u7522\u54c1\u6bd4\u8f03-\u767c\u9709-2.png 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Grain Care and Problems<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jan 8, 2026 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/is-the-white-layer-on-kefir-mold-how-to-tell-whats-normal-and-whats-not\/\">Is the White Layer on Kefir Mold? How to Tell What\u2019s Normal and What\u2019s Not<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Whey, curds, a thin yeast film or mould? How to tell what is on top of your kefir in seconds, what to do with each, and when to throw everything away.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"helpful-advice\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/%f0%9f%a4%94-one-graphic-to-understand-instantly-which-kefir-should-i-choose\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/which-kefir-to-choose-en-768x960.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/which-kefir-to-choose-en-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/which-kefir-to-choose-en-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/which-kefir-to-choose-en-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/which-kefir-to-choose-en-10x12.webp 10w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/which-kefir-to-choose-en-600x750.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/which-kefir-to-choose-en.png 1122w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Dec 12, 2025 \u00b7 4 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/%f0%9f%a4%94-one-graphic-to-understand-instantly-which-kefir-should-i-choose\/\">\ud83e\udd14 One Graphic to Understand Instantly: Which Kefir Should I Choose?<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Find your kefir in a minute: creamy milk kefir, fruity bottles, soy kefir, sparkling water kefir with no caffeine, or live grains to make your own.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"special-diets\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/%e5%85%a8%e7%b4%a0%e8%80%85%e6%80%8e%e9%ba%bc%e8%a3%9c%e5%85%85%e7%9b%8a%e7%94%9f%e8%8f%8c%ef%bc%9f%e8%a9%a6%e8%a9%a6%e6%b0%b4%e5%85%8b%e8%8f%b2%e7%88%be%e5%90%a7\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/website-blog-photos-2.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Special Diets and Pets<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jul 17, 2025 \u00b7 5 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/%e5%85%a8%e7%b4%a0%e8%80%85%e6%80%8e%e9%ba%bc%e8%a3%9c%e5%85%85%e7%9b%8a%e7%94%9f%e8%8f%8c%ef%bc%9f%e8%a9%a6%e8%a9%a6%e6%b0%b4%e5%85%8b%e8%8f%b2%e7%88%be%e5%90%a7\/\">Vegan Probiotics? Try Water Kefir<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Water kefir is a sparkling drink made from sugar water and living grains, with no milk. See how it tastes, ways to enjoy it and the 60 g + 60 g home method.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"special-diets\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/beyond-yogurt-discover-natural-probiotics-safe-for-pets\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-10-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-10-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-10-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-10-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-10-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/website-blog-photos-2-10.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Special Diets and Pets<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Apr 10, 2025 \u00b7 4 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/beyond-yogurt-discover-natural-probiotics-safe-for-pets\/\">Beyond Yogurt: Discover Natural Probiotics Safe for Pets!<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Yes. Plain kefir with no added sugar makes a cool, creamy treat for many dogs. How much to give by weight, and two easy ways to serve it.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"special-diets\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/a-must-for-the-ketogenic-diet-why-is-kefir-better-than-yogurt-as-a-meal-replacement\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/website-blog-photos-2-2-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/website-blog-photos-2-2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/website-blog-photos-2-2-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/website-blog-photos-2-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/website-blog-photos-2-2-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/website-blog-photos-2-2.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Special Diets and Pets<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Feb 22, 2025 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/a-must-for-the-ketogenic-diet-why-is-kefir-better-than-yogurt-as-a-meal-replacement\/\">Keto people\u2019s favorite! How does kefir milk help with low-carb living?<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">A 250 g glass of plain milk kefir has 6.3 g of carbohydrate. How to fit kefir into a keto or low-carb day, with an easy dressing and low-carb smoothies.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"helpful-advice\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/they-found-3600-year-old-cheese-in-china-its-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/china-kefir-cheese-1-768x512.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/china-kefir-cheese-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/china-kefir-cheese-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/china-kefir-cheese-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/china-kefir-cheese-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/china-kefir-cheese-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/china-kefir-cheese-1-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/china-kefir-cheese-1.webp 2048w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Nov 28, 2024 \u00b7 7 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/they-found-3600-year-old-cheese-in-china-its-kefir\/\">They Found 3,600-Year-Old Cheese in China\u2014It\u2019s Kefir!<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Cheese buried with Bronze Age mummies at Xiaohe, China, is kefir cheese. What the 2014 and 2024 studies found, and how kefir grains still pass between kitchens.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"how-to-guides\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/fermenting-kefir-with-soy-milk-and-other-plant-milks\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/website-blog-photos-2-6-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/website-blog-photos-2-6-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/website-blog-photos-2-6-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/website-blog-photos-2-6-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/website-blog-photos-2-6-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/website-blog-photos-2-6.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Making Kefir<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Oct 26, 2024 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/fermenting-kefir-with-soy-milk-and-other-plant-milks\/\">Fermenting kefir with soy milk and other plant milks<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Milk kefir grains ferment soy milk in about 18 hours. Which soy milk to use, summer and winter ratios, the taste, and the milk batch that keeps grains lively.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"grain-care\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/is-my-kefir-grains-dead\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/website-blog-photos-2-1.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Grain Care and Problems<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jul 25, 2024 \u00b7 9 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/is-my-kefir-grains-dead\/\">Are My Kefir Grains Dead?<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Most 'dead' kefir grains are only tired. Check fermentation, growth, colour and smell, learn which signs mean mould, and revive slow grains in three batches.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"grain-care\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/kefir-grains-101-size-shape-and-color\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/website-blog-photos-2-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/website-blog-photos-2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/website-blog-photos-2-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/website-blog-photos-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/website-blog-photos-2-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/website-blog-photos-2.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Grain Care and Problems<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jun 28, 2024 \u00b7 5 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/kefir-grains-101-size-shape-and-color\/\">Kefir Grains 101: Size, Shape and Color<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">What healthy kefir grains look like: normal size, cauliflower shape, white to light yellow colour, a springy feel, and how to track their growth each week.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"grain-care\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/%e5%85%8b%e8%8f%b2%e7%88%be%e5%87%ba%e9%81%8a%e4%b8%8d%e4%b8%ad%e6%96%b7%ef%bc%8c%e5%86%b7%e8%97%8f%e5%84%b2%e5%ad%98%e9%80%99%e6%a8%a3%e5%81%9a\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-1-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-1-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-1-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-1-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-1.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Grain Care and Problems<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>May 4, 2024 \u00b7 5 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/%e5%85%8b%e8%8f%b2%e7%88%be%e5%87%ba%e9%81%8a%e4%b8%8d%e4%b8%ad%e6%96%b7%ef%bc%8c%e5%86%b7%e8%97%8f%e5%84%b2%e5%ad%98%e9%80%99%e6%a8%a3%e5%81%9a\/\">How to stop kefir fermentation and put the grains on pause?<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Rest milk kefir grains for up to a month in fresh milk in a closed jar in the fridge. Change the milk every 7 days, then wake them up with less milk.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"helpful-advice\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/five-secrets-about-water-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/water-kefir-new-design-2-768x768.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/water-kefir-new-design-2-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/water-kefir-new-design-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/water-kefir-new-design-2-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/water-kefir-new-design-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/water-kefir-new-design-2-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/water-kefir-new-design-2-500x500.webp 500w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/water-kefir-new-design-2-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/water-kefir-new-design-2-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/water-kefir-new-design-2-32x32.webp 32w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/water-kefir-new-design-2.jpg 1080w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Apr 7, 2024 \u00b7 7 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/five-secrets-about-water-kefir\/\">Five Secrets About Water Kefir<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Water kefir is a lightly fizzy, caffeine-free drink made with live grains and sugar water. Learn the easy 60 g + 60 g per litre method and how it tastes.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"helpful-advice\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/can-i-warm-up-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/website-blog-photos-2.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Nov 7, 2023 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/can-i-warm-up-kefir\/\">Can I warm up kefir?<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Yes, if you keep it to about body temperature. What heat does to kefir's bacteria and yeasts, three easy ways to take the chill off, and why not the microwave.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"grain-care\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/ph-meter\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-13-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-13-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-13-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-13-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-13-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/website-blog-photos-2-13.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Grain Care and Problems<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>May 3, 2023 \u00b7 8 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/ph-meter\/\">Did Your Milk Kefir Work? Test It with a pH Meter<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Check homemade milk kefir with confidence: read pH strips the right way, use and calibrate a pH meter, and know the number that means your kefir is ready.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"helpful-advice\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/kefir-for-skin-care-diy-masks-and-natural-remedies\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-2.png 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jan 12, 2023 \u00b7 4 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/kefir-for-skin-care-diy-masks-and-natural-remedies\/\">Kefir for Skin Care: DIY Masks<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Make a cool, creamy kefir face mask at home with honey, oats or avocado. Simple recipes, how long to leave it on and how often to use it.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"how-to-guides\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/why-temperature-is-a-very-important-variable-in-making-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-4-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-4-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-4-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-4-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-4-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Untitled-design-4.png 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Making Kefir<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jan 6, 2023 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/why-temperature-is-a-very-important-variable-in-making-kefir\/\">Why temperature is a very important variable in making Kefir<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">How room temperature changes kefir speed, taste and grain health, with Taiwan's monthly temperatures and practical tips for hot summers and cool winters.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"how-to-guides\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/milk-matters-how-processing-affects-quality-and-safety-in-milk\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-blog-photos-2-19-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-blog-photos-2-19-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-blog-photos-2-19-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-blog-photos-2-19-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-blog-photos-2-19-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/website-blog-photos-2-19.png 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Making Kefir<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Jan 6, 2023 \u00b7 6 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/milk-matters-how-processing-affects-quality-and-safety-in-milk\/\">Milk Matters: How Milk Processing Affects Kefir Quality<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Fresh, long-life, low-fat, lactose-free, goat or soy: which milk makes good kefir, how heat treatment and fat change it, and how to read a Taiwanese milk label.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"helpful-advice\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-kefir\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-768x403.jpg\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kefir-10-things-hf-en.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Kefir Basics<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Aug 13, 2022 \u00b7 14 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-kefir\/\">10 Things You Need to Know About Kefir<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">A practical introduction to kefir: what it is, how it differs from yogurt, grains versus powder, serving ideas, refrigerated storage, alcohol content and where to buy it.<\/p><span class=\"kl-bi-by\" data-no-translation><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chef-nik-author.webp\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"kl-bi-by-name\">Nik<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-by-role\">Founder, former chef<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/li><li data-topic=\"how-to-guides\"><article class=\"kl-bi-story kl-bi-story--card\"><a class=\"kl-bi-media\" href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/milk-kefir-second-fermentation\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-11-768x538.webp\" class=\"kl-bi-photo\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 370px, (min-width: 640px) 50vw, 100vw\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-11-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-11-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-11-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-11-600x420.webp 600w, https:\/\/kefir.link\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/website-blog-photos-2-11.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a><div class=\"kl-bi-body\"><div class=\"kl-bi-meta kl-bi-meta--split\"><span class=\"kl-bi-chip\">Making Kefir<\/span><span class=\"kl-bi-date\" data-no-translation>Mar 4, 2022 \u00b7 5 min<\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"kl-bi-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kefir.link\/en\/milk-kefir-second-fermentation\/\">Milk Kefir Second Fermentation<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"kl-bi-desc\">Flavour strained milk kefir with mango, berries or vanilla. 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